College Station, Texas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 81.2% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $54,373 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in San Diego
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to College Station, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  71.5% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher